Job description
We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.
How we LEAD:
UMG’s Digital Rights Administration team is dedicated to monitoring and monetizing content on digital platforms. We are currently seeking eager and exceptional new hires with familiarity to Universal’s artists and catalogue to focus exclusively on managing UMG assets on YouTube. The team’s goal is to maximize value from the rights of UMG’s recording artists in the digital space through content claiming.
How you'll CREATE:
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Establish an in-depth understanding of YouTube’s Content Management System (“CMS”) and its relation to the protection and exploitation of UMG music on YouTube
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Increase advertising revenue by exploring YouTube for popular User Generated Content (“UGC”) and claiming videos that incorporate UMG’s recordings
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Manage and assess the accuracy of sound recording-related data in CMS
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Review videos that have been automatically claimed as UMG property by YouTube’s Content ID system and determine the accuracy of those claims
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Track uses of the UMG catalogue and take appropriate steps to evaluate and take action on any infringing videos
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Work with UMG repertoire owners, distributed labels to guarantee the satisfactory use of their recordings, as well as with third-parties to resolve claim disputes and ownership conflicts
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Field inquiries from YouTube users regarding unauthorized exploitations of UMG content and provide detailed rationale explaining the removal of any user-uploaded video
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Communicate with other rights holders to resolve disputes and conflicts relating to the ownership of UMG recordings
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Surface any issues encountered while using the CMS tool and UMG internal systems to team operations lead and coordinate to develop solutions
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Engage with other UMG departments as needed, helping to ensure that all stakeholders are aware of our claiming activities
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Provide UMG staff and/or stakeholders with detailed reports highlighting relevant analytics supplied by YouTube, including summaries of monetized and blocked videos
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Handle requests in YouTube Operations mailbox on Thursday evenings to ensure proper claiming of new releases
Bring your VIBE:
Skills/Abilities:
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Familiarity with Universal’s artists and catalogue, ability to creatively search for UGC using UMG’s content
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Experience using new media and social networks, specifically YouTube
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YouTube content management or claiming experience preferred
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Superior organizational skills and task management
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Proficiency in Excel, Word and Google Sheets
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Excellent communication and customer service skills
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Passion for music and technology
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Forward thinking and ambitious; ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Experience:
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Experience in new media and social networks, specifically YouTube
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1-2 years at a music or entertainment company, digital platform, social network, rights management firm, preferred
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Rights management or copyright experience, a plus
Education:
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College degree preferred
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YouTube certification, a plus
Perks Playlist:
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Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit
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Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:
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100% coverage for out-patient mental health services
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Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
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A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants
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Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
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100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation
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Variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:
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Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
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3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
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2-weeks paid Winter Break
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10 Paid Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
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Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
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Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent
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Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.
Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Salary Range:
$33,700 - $51,590
The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. All candidates are encouraged to apply.
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